Building the future of tech
We bring together leading technologists from three very different broadcasters to offer insights on how their approach to tech innovation and development is impacted by commercial, operating and strategic considerations.
11:15 – 11:35
Fireside Chat: Innovating technology for a future fit for purpose
Today, innovation in technology is changing the way digital media is consumed more quickly than ever before. Undoubtedly, the future of broadcast and media is the platform - which is why laying the right technology foundations is so vital for the industry. So how do you build an effective tech stack and keep innovating when technology moves at such a pace?
Grace Boswood, Technology Director, Channel 4
11:35 – 11:55
How are emerging technologies reshaping the business of broadcast?
How do you build an effective tech stack and keep innovating when technology moves at such a pace? How do you build a new platform and lean into emerging technology to personalise and surface the right content to the right user at the right time
Cristina Gomila, MD, Content Technology & Innovation, Sky
11:55 – 12:15
Adopting and adapting new tools of the trade
The BBC has always been a tech pioneer, from the earliest days of broadcast, and they continue to innovate. In today’s digital era, broadcasters rely heavily on robust technology to inform and entertain audiences and in this session, we will delve into the cutting-edge tools and platforms to the specification, design and provision of the technology that BBC uses to work with work with audiences, people and partners
Sinead Greenaway, Director Broadcast and End User Technology, BBC
12:15 - 12:45
Panel: Building the Future of Tech
We bring together our panellists to take a deep dive into their customer base, evolution of operating and broadcast models and their impact on demand for technology.
Grace Boswood, Technology Director, Channel 4
Cristina Gomila, MD, Content Technology & Innovation, Sky
Sinead Greenaway, Director Broadcast and End User Technology, BBC
Moderator: Rob Ambrose, Co-Founder, Caretta Research
